Posts Tagged ‘family law’
Stages of Divorce
Various studies and our team’s vast years of experience show that a person’s emotional toll when divorcing is similar to when someone’s loved one passes away. When our mental health experts, versed in the collaborative divorce process, work with our clients, they discuss the five emotional stages divorce often brings. Here are the five stages:…
Read MoreCollaborative Divorce vs. Mediation
When marital couples want to separate, they are often conflicted with how they will be separated through collaborative divorce or mediation. Often, the couple will need guidance from divorce experts to help them determine the best path forward. Many couples do not know the difference between collaborative divorce and mediation and what solutions each of…
Read MoreThe Role of the Financial Specialist in the Collaborative Process
When you enter into the divorce process, you and your spouse need to understand how your financial landscape will be impacted. Couples are unaware of how their divorce will impact their finances for years to come once their divorce is finalized. When you utilize the collaborative divorce process, you and your spouse will have access…
Read MoreIntroduction to Nancy Kearson
When I started with an accounting firm in 1988 as a financial specialist, I was quickly spotted by one of the firm’s marital forensic accounting partners who was looking for some help with his clients. It wasn’t long before this partner saw great potential in me. Most of the work came from divorce litigation attorneys…
Read MoreQuestions You Should Ask Yourself Before You Decide To Divorce
Have you decided that you feel a divorce is the best path forward in 2022? Your emotions are on overload and spread too thin to think anymore, but now is the time to take a pause and ask yourself several questions BEFORE you put in motion a divorce. Here are a few questions to ask…
Read MoreWhat Are The Top Reasons For Divorce?
When a couple feels they need to get a divorce, often our team finds out that it is not black and white, with one simple, straightforward reason. Usually, we find that the cause is gray, and we often find more than one reason the marriage failed. Studies and surveys have shown that marriages fail for…
Read MoreDivorce, Taxes and Selling Your Home
During a divorce, your family home may be sold in the asset division process, but it’s hard to make sure all your options are considered. When you choose to get a divorce through the collaborative process, a financial neutral is a vital part of the team, especially when selling your home is part of the…
Read MoreDivorcing Before the Holidays? How a Collaborative Divorce Might Be Right for You
While it’s not a present that one dreams about receiving during the holidays, divorce happens more than most realize during this time, and it can be a complicated process. However, all is not lost, and your holidays are not doomed to disaster. When you choose to work within the collaborative divorce framework, a peaceful holiday…
Read MoreBuilding Your Self-Confidence During a Divorce
Divorce is considered a significant life event, and it is certainly reasonable to say that your self-confidence can take a big hit. And while your self-confidence can plummet, it can start to be rebuilt during your divorce, especially when you and your spouse decide to divorce by utilizing the collaborative divorce process. During the collaborative…
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